Leases to which Act applies
9 Leases to which Act applies
Subject to section 8, this Act applies to a retail lease that is – entered into on or after the commencement of this section; or a lease in a prescribed class of leases.
Despite section 8(1)(c), this Act applies to a retail lease, on and from the day on which the tenant has continuously been in possession of the retail premises for 6 months, if – the term of the retail lease is less than 6 months; and the tenant is continuously in possession of the retail premises for 6 months or more under the lease because of the retail lease being renewed one or more times or being continued (or both).
Despite section 8(1)(d), this Act applies to retail premises if the premises are occupied – before the commencement of this section; and in anticipation of the signing of a retail lease on or after the commencement of this section.
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